July 21, 1937 - September 7, 2014
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many, passed peacefully and is now with our heavenly Father. Sam was a member of Joseph A. Kemp Lodge of Wichita Falls, TX. He was also a 32 degree Mason, Shriner, and served in the US Navy for two years. After moving to Lubbock, TX he opened Byers Barber Shop in February 1965. He owned and operated the shop, where best stories and first rate rumors were exchanged until his retirement in 2004. Sam loved the outdoors, spending time at the lake with family and friends, gardening, and tinkering in his wood shop. He was man of many talents.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Bessie Byers, and his brother Tim Byers.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Glenda; his children Stephanie (Lance) Powitzky of Austin, John Byers of Lewisville, Paula (Roger) Dirickson of Mesquite; eight grandchildren: Chris (Stephanie), Chas (Taryn), Courtney (Ryan), Gavin, Kaycee, Jennie (Chris), Toni (Nathan), and Jarrett; and three great-grandchildren: Ava, Liam, and Lennox.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 7-9 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home. A celebration of life services will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (45th and Memphis Campus) Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 1:00pm with Graveside services following at Resthaven.
Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or to a charity of your choice.
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